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Traverse City
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Paddle Antrim Festival will run from September 11th to 13th and offers a two-day paddle event on the Chain of Lakes Water Trail for paddlers of all skill levels. Community celebrations will be held with events at River Park in Ellsworth, Short’s Bellaire Beer Garden, and Short’s Pull Barn in Elk Rapids—participants may paddle 7 to 42 miles. UpNorthLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 55-year-old Traverse City man named John Cunningham was charged with two counts for filing a false income tax return tied to a black market marijuana operation—Michigan State Police recovered 134 marijuana plants, over $100,000 in cash, two vehicles and six Rolex watches, and he will appear in court on September 11. UpNorthLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 54-year-old man in Traverse City faced a mental health crisis and was rescued from Lake Michigan after he attempted to walk into traffic—police and rescue boats persuaded him to board a boat and he was taken to Munson Medical Center for further care. UpNorthLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fall is busy for gardeners—Jeanine Rubert, co-owner of Pine Hill Nursery, explains that dividing perennials helps control their size, rejuvenate plants, and increase numbers for next season. Gardeners also plant spring bulbs, new shrubs, and garlic to ready their gardens for winter. Traverse City Record-Eagle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Plans for a housing development on the Garfield Township site owned by Traverse City Light & Power were withdrawn after LivWell Homes terminated its purchase agreement in mid-August — the utility will gauge new plans for the property that includes a former fly ash dumping pit. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Registration for the 10th Annual Paddle Antrim Festival ends at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 7 as the event runs Sept. 11—13 and offers paddling distances from 7 to 42 miles with shuttle service and meal options. Non-paddling parts include a Kickoff Party from 5:30—7:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 in Ellsworth, a Day 1 Celebration in Bellaire on Sept. 12, and a Final Bash in Elk Rapids on Sept. 13—fundraising gifts are doubled through Sept. 30. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Chris Smith explains that weather plays a key role in waterfowling & affects when ducks and geese move, so he will go hunting regardless to enjoy his mornings on the water with his dog Ruby. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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140th Anniversary Celebration — Beth Shalom
5:30-9 p.m. — Hagerty Center At Northwestern Michigan College — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate community with art exhibits, dinner, and socializing.
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Women in Tech Meetup
5-7 p.m. — Earthen Ales — Free entry — Connect with fellow women in tech for community support and light snacks.
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Detroit Red Wings Training Camp
8-9:30 a.m. — Centre Ice Arena — Free entry — Witness the Red Wings gear up for the season at their first Training Camp session.
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Northern Lights 5K Fun Run
8-10:30 p.m. — Munson Medical Center — Registration fees apply — Celebrate community wellness with a glowing 5K run for a great cause.
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Live Music by Jakob Abraham
Live Music by Jakob Abraham — Evening — Leelanau Wine Cellars Tasting Room — No cover charge — Savor your favorite wine while enjoying the sounds of live music by Jakob on the bay.
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YMCA Classics Under the Lights
6-9 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars under the lights with live music and a chance to win in raffles.
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TCLEG Fall Family Fest
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Mt. Holiday — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly activities and support a local clinic in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Live Music Sundays at Suttons Bay Ciders
5:30-8 p.m. — Suttons Bay Ciders — Enjoy local talent — Relax with cider while listening to the melodic sounds of Chris Smith.
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Uncork Up North
6-10 p.m. — Hagerty Insurance Agency — Enjoy sampling wines and exquisite local flavors in a chic atmosphere.
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October Outdoor Craft and Vendor Show
10 AM – 3 PM — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Free entry — Enjoy a day of shopping on the historic front lawn with local vendors.
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